Day 6 - Hollywood Studios

Last day, we spent the morning at the pool and then went to Hollywood Studios in the afternoon - just in time for the 3pm parade, and to watch a few shows.  Again, no crowds, I think we hit the park at just the right time.  Fantastic way to end the trip. we saw shows on Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Disney Jr. (featuring Mickey Mouse, Little Einsteins, Jake & the Neverland Pirates, and Handy Manny).  The Disney Jr. show was by far, Dylan's favorite UNTIL we saw Lightening McQueen and Mater.  Our last hurrah, it was a great way to end our vacation.

Brooke and Jake from "The Neverland Pirates"

Day 5 - Evening Visit to Magic Kingdom

After dinner we went back to the park!  We rode the "Jungle Cruise", the "Magic Carpet" ride, saw the electrical parade, and rode their very last ride - "Winnie the Pooh" (for the 3rd time!).  On our way out, we saw the fireworks, from the back of the stoller.  Great day, looking forward to another one!

Brooke took this photo - riding the tram to the ticket gate.

Brooke is so happy in all our photos, this one is her and Daddy on the Jungle Cruise

Dylan decided to sit in Daddy's lap.

Dylan's favorite float - a choo-choo train with Goofy, Minnie, and Mickey!

Watching the parade, we had a GREAT spot!

Brooke & Dylan's view of the fireworks.

On the ferry... Brooke fast asleep and Dylan still hanging in there.

Day 5 at Magic Kingdom

A day to meet the princessess... Brooke and Mommy had a girls day at the park, and lunch at Cinderella's castle!  Daddy and Dylan spend the day at the pool relaxing. 

The girls had such a great time, no solid plans, just went with the flow and enjoyed the moment.  Brooke was so excited to meet the princesses, she was so proud! 

Mid afternoon, we spent some hours at the pool and then to our amazement, we carted the kids back to the park at 7:30.  We figured, we are on vacation, bed time can wait. Kids were troopers, and loved it.  We rode a few rides, saw the electrical parade and a bit of the fireworks, and was home by 11.  Brooke and Dylan were both SO EXCITED to see the electrical parade again. Awesome Day.

Brooke on the carrousal!

Seeing the princesses... Brooke didn't eat a thing for lunch.

Brooke watching the princesses

Brooke and Princess Snow White

Brooke and Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)

Brooke and Princess Ariel

Brooke and Princess Belle

Brooke's second favorite ride - the Magic Carpet ride!

On our way out, we ran into the parade, and of course, had to watch it!

Day 4 at Magic Kingdom

We tackled the "Tomorrowland" at Magic Kingdom today and it was by far the best day for crowds - every line was less than 10 min long. It was a beautiful day, 80 degrees with a breeze...we all had a blast.  We spent the day relaxing and swimming, and after Dylan's nap we went to the park.  We were able to knock out most of the rides on our list within a few hours, which was fantastic.  Kids were energized, so we stayed again to watch the fireworks.  We all loved it. It was magical.

Dylan and I waiting for Daddy to pick us up.

Kids at the entrance

Dylan at the speedway, he didn't like it as much as we thought he would. I think he wanted to drive the car. I tried, but it was too hard and Mommy had to take over. (it was a bumpy ride!)

The 4 of us on Buzz Lightyear - Mommy was working hard to hit the zombies - Mommy's score: 86,800 and Daddy's: 24,000

Dylan's favorite ride - Winnie the Pooh! He say the ride again, and left all of us to stand in line.  Needless to say, we rode it again.

Carrousal!

Dylan's other favorite - "It's a Small World".  Mommy, Brooke and Dylan taking the boat for a ride.

Afterwards, we saw the laser show and fireworks from a different angle - absolutely stunning.

Day 3 at Disney - Evening Parade

Last night was fantastic! The kids took a LONG nap, woke up energized, and we went back to the park for the electrical parade, magic show and fireworks.  UNBELIEVABLE.  Mommy and Daddy felt like kids again. The electrical parade was 25 minutes of outstanding floats, followed by a laser show on Cinderella's castle that caused everyone's mouths to drop. I looked over at Brooke and Dylan and I wish I could have captured their faces - utter amazement and both mouths wide open.  After the show, 15 min or so of fireworks - outstanding.  Definitely a highlight of the trip, Mommy and Daddy are trying to figure out when we are going back.  Maybe tonight. 

After the show, Brooke turned to us and said, "One of my wishes just came true. I didn't know I wished for it, but it just came true."

Today was a day at the pool, I think we all needed the break and a day of relaxation.

Brooke at the entrance of Magic Kingdom

Electrical Parade

Peter Pan and Captain Hook's float

Dylan playing with a light-up wand

Brooke watching the castle

Brooke and Daddy watching the castle laser show

One of the images of the castle during the laser show - when the castle turned these colors, both kids' mouths dropped open.

Dylan during laser show

11:00 pm and still going...MUST. PLAY. WITH. CARS.

Day 3 at the Magic Kingdom!

Great day. It rained a little, but didn't dampen our spirits. Brooke and Dylan were super excited to go to the park, and we rode lots of rides (Dylan rode his first roller coaster!), had a yummy snack and lunch on the WDW RailRoad Train, and Brooke FINALLY got to meet Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Princess Belle and Princess Cinderella.  Her face was full of awe and amazement when we walked into the room, Princess Aurora welcomed Brooke with open arms and Brooke ran right to her.  We wished we videotaped, it was such a priceless moment.  Afterwards, we all went to meet Mickey and Minnie, and when we were done, Dylan yelled out "I'm a Big Boy!!" :) He was super excited.

Favorite moments:

Brooke : I liked EVERYTHING. (But her most favorite of all was meeting the princesses)
Dylan: "It's a Small World" ride and meeting Mickey
Daddy: Watching Brooke meet the princesses
Mommy: Watching Brooke meet the princesses and seeing's Dylan's face on the (super fast) roller coaster ride "The Great Goofini"

Brooke took this photo on the Ferry ride!

Hanging out in the stroller, Brooke & Dylan enjoying the ride

Super excited to ride the Tea Party! Brooke and Daddy loved it, Mommy and Dylan not so much.

Dylan on the Tea Party ride. :)

Taking a break...

Riding the carrousal

Brooke on her beautiful, jeweled purple & pink horse

Dylan on his stallion

Brooke, telling Daddy that we are her favorite parents.

Flying DUMBO!

Meeting Princess Aurora

Meeting Princess Belle

Brooke showing off her dress to Princess Cinderella.

Giving Princess Cinderella a hug.

We all met Mickey & Minnie Mouse!